Scientific Literacy Based on Three Things Dependency
Burhān al-Dīn al-Zarnūjī in his treatise Ta'līm al-Muta'allim Ṭorīq al-Ta'allum proposed that the academic achievement has six things dependency: ingenious acumen (intelligences), fervent desire (motivation), resilience (patience when find difficulties), sufficent sustenance (to complete learning), guidance of a teacher (through learning), and length of time (intensively). Based on this perspective, we was empirically tested students scientific literacy through correlational research. In particular, first, multiple intelligences was examined based on Multiple Intelligences Survey (MIS). Second, science learning motivation was explored used Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ-II). Third, adversity quotient was measured with Adversity Response Profile (ARP). Fourth, scientific literacy was tested with Scientific Literacy Test (SLT) that focused on three competencies. The participants were 50 students in Kabupaten Kudus choosen by purposive sampling technique. Pearson r was used to elaborate relation of scientific literacy with each type of multiple intelligences, components of learning motivation, dimensions of adversity quotient as well. The findings suggest that it is important to facilitate that factors to guide students on achieving scientific literacy.